moped

verb

Definition of mopednext
past tense of mope
1
as in delayed
to move or act slowly we were in a rush, and the Sunday driver in front of us was just moping along

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2
as in pouted
to silently go about in a bad mood she's been moping all weekend because her boyfriend hasn't called even once

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Recent Examples of moped French national team captain Kylian Mbappe hardly moped after losing to England in the Bronze World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Law enforcement officials also point out that any type of modification to e-bikes might not just be dangerous, but can also transform the e-bike into a motorcycle or moped under California law. — Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Police investigators said the woman was driving north on Carter Drive on a 2026 Yamaha Vino moped when she was hit by a 2014 Nissan Sentra. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026 Reid added Rice that never moped around and stayed positive. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025 The moped-like sound of the Shaheds whooshing above the rooftops still unsettles but no longer terrifies. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moped
  1. delayed
  2. pouted
  3. crawled
  4. frowned
  5. dragged
  6. scowled
  7. lingered
  8. poked
Verb
  • Delane’s pro debut was delayed by a shoulder injury suffered in the spring, limiting his practice in OTAs and training camp.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Urgent repair projects will be delayed, construction costs will multiply, and the visitor experience will inevitably decline as facilities fall into disrepair, risking the safety of millions of tourists and residents alike.
    — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of delayed
Verb
  • The first slide featured the pair posing for a selfie snapped in the car with their lips pouted, seemingly just a few moments away from kissing.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • Barnes could have pouted at the demotion.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of pouted
Verb
  • To compile as comprehensive a list as possible, Szydlowski crawled Instagram and Reddit for photos of people wearing different types of smart glasses.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As the whole team fought for their lives, Yerman, one of the only Marines with relatively minor wounds, crawled over to Capers.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of crawled
Verb
  • Like a growing number of French seaside resorts, it's not only frowned upon; you can be fined.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The sky darkened suddenly, as if it had been turned down by a dimmer switch, and Decoteau frowned at a weather app on his phone.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of frowned
Verb
  • In one case, agents in Bowie, Maryland, smashed a father’s car window, dragged him out, and pinned him to the ground — while his 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old children watched from the back seat.
    — Arlene Marcus, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As power outages in northwest Indiana dragged on for over a week, Alyssa Casalin said her 2-month-old boy grew increasingly restless.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dragged
Verb
  • Those that attended mostly sat and scowled.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Another line of attack likens the show to when bachelorette parties invade gay bars — a practice frequently scowled upon by gay patrons.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of scowled
Verb
  • Kannan’s ability to manage so many characters while developing them all sufficiently to feel vivid and real … The ending has lingered in my mind long after the final page.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Giants manager Tony Vitello lingered in the dugout after the game and watched as Wilkinson’s crew gave him a rousing cheer.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lingered
Verb
  • Over the past few years, a steady increase has been reported of workers getting poked by needles in the trash.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Benson later had a pass poked out by Texans corner Tremon Smith.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of poked

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